Director of Academic Success

Georgia State University is a national model for innovation and opening opportunities for all, among the top five most innovative by U.S. News & World Report, ranked 1st among public universities in undergraduate teaching, the number 1 nonprofit university to award bachelor's degrees to African American students, 4th in the country for its first-year student experience, and highly ranked for enabling the social and economic mobility of its students. Among the most diverse universities in the nation, Georgia State opens global perspectives as the number 1 U.S. public university sending African American students to study abroad.

A regional gateway to higher education, the five suburban Perimeter College campuses provide more than 30 associate degree pathways. The downtown Atlanta campus offers more than 250 degree programs in 100 fields of study at the undergraduate, graduate and first-professional degree levels.

With five university-wide research centers and numerous centers and institutes at the college and school levels, Georgia State's interdisciplinary, dynamic and productive research enterprises address major health and societal challenges. It is one of only 146 universities with an R1 designation from the Carnegie Foundation, an honor reserved for the nation's most active research institutions. Outgoing research expenditures have doubled in the last decade and topped $1.2 billion over the last six years, an indication of the University's rapid research growth.

Georgia State is vital to the regional economy, with a more than $2.9 billion economic impact, and is also a vital part of Atlanta's vibrant arts and entertainment community, with highly regarded programs in music, art, creative writing and film, the Rialto Center for the Arts, and the Creative Media Industries Institute that contributes to innovation and the workforce for interactive media and media entrepreneurship.

General information on faculty roles and responsibilities can be obtained from the Faculty Handbook https://faculty.gsu.edu/faculty-handbook/ and the Office of Faculty Affairs website https://faculty.gsu.edu/. All faculty at Georgia State are, as part of their essential job duties, expected to: (1) be physically present on-campus as needed to contribute to Georgia State's in-person educational experience, and (2) be able to teach in each of the following instructional modalities - in-person, online, or blended/hybrid - as determined by their Department Chair or Dean.

Part of a comprehensive research university, the College of Law is a dynamic urban law school located in the heart of Atlanta with approximately 650 full- and part-time law students. The College of Law seeks candidates who will make meaningful scholarly contributions, participate actively in the life of the law school, and who will enhance the College of Law's strong teaching reputation.

The College of Law faculty is a collegial and accomplished community of scholars and teachers. Faculty members have published in leading law reviews and peer-reviewed journals, have authored books and book chapters, and have frequently appeared in national and international news outlets. Faculty scholarship is supported through research assistance, summer stipends, travel support, and awards. The College of Law is consistently recognized as a best-value law school, a top-ranked school for diversity, and for achieving excellent bar passage and post-graduate employment rates. The College of Law also features innovative and nationally renowned programs in health law, access to justice, legal analytics, metropolitan and urban growth, and sports and entertainment law.

The Director of Academic Success will assist J.D. and LL.M. students in developing the critical skills necessary to succeed in law school, on the bar exam, and in practice. This position will design and implement the College of Law's academic support initiatives to foster a comprehensive and meaningful academic experience for students.

RESPONSIBLE TO: Associate Dean for Student Success Programs & Strategic Enrollment Management.

DUTIES:

This position will be appointed as an Academic Professional, a 12-month faculty role.

Applicants should submit a letter of interest and curriculum vitae for full consideration. Any candidates invited for the final interview will be required to provide a list of three references.

Applications will be reviewed immediately and will continue until the positions are filled. To ensure full consideration, please submit your application by June 1, 2025. Applications received after this date may be considered at the discretion of the College of Law Recruitment Committee.

Please note that applicants may be required to submit further documentation prior to a screening and/or campus interview.

Three or more years of post-law school experience or higher education academic success experience; strong writing, research, and analytical skills.

Applicants must have a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school (or foreign equivalent).

Strong communication and public speaking skills. Ability to build rapport with a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff. Commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. Ability to identify methods to enhance learning for multiple learning styles. Demonstrated ability to exercise sound, ethical, and professional judgment. Proficient in compiling and analyzing data for statistical analysis.

A criminal background check is required.

Standard work hours are required to support the required workload of 49% teaching and 51% service.

Georgia State Law faculty may be required to work non-standard hours, including day, evening, online, blended/hybrid, and weekends, as determined by the Dean.

For any questions about this announcement, contact Committee Chair, Associate Dean Tameka Lester ( tlester@gsu.edu).

For additional assistance you may contact the College of Law Office of Academic Affairs (lawadaa@gsu.edu).

Applicants should submit a letter of interest and curriculum vitae for full consideration.

Georgia State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or protected veteran status in its programs, services, activities, employment, and/or admissions. Additionally, the University promotes equal employment opportunity for women, minorities, persons with disabilities and veterans through its affirmative action program.

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at
https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.